Moderator note: Great discussion, everyone. Just a reminder to keep things civil and evidence-based.
Thread quality is excellent — keep it up. 👍
Slightly tangential to 503A vs 503B compounding but Dr.LipidDallas reminded me — has the insurance landscape changed recently?
I know it is not exactly on-topic but it seems related enough to ask here rather than starting a new thread. Apologies if this has been covered — I did search first.
steph_laguna said:Follow-up question: what labs did your doctor order to monitor this
This is exactly right. steph_laguna articulated what I have been trying to explain to my friends for months. The 503A vs 503B compounding aspect is what made the difference for me.
Adding my data to this 503A vs 503B compounding discussion:
| Metric | Baseline | Month 4 | Month 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 276 lbs | 241 lbs | 211 lbs |
| A1C | 7.0% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| hsCRP | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
Protocol: Tirzepatide 15mg/wk, resistance training 3x/wk, protein 1.3g/kg/day.